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12-06-2007, 11:25 PM
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New Orleans Hornets (12-7) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (6-12)
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By halftime, West had made 10 of 13 shots for 21 points. Before the end of the fourth quarter, he had matched his career high of 34 points. Despite West's 40-point performance, it still took overtime for the Hornets to defeat the Grizzlies 120-118. West scored all six of the Hornets' points in the extra period.
"They won't allow that again, but it's just going to be a matter for us to find a mismatch," West said.
The rematch is tonight at the New Orleans Arena. West, though, is coming off his lowest-scoring performance this season. He scored nine points on 3-of-15 shooting in a 91-76 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday.
No one other than center Tyson Chandler, who grabbed a game-high 22 rebounds and scored 17 points, gave a consistent effort against Detroit. Point guard Chris Paul was held to 14 points.
Despite victories against playoff contending teams such as the Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets, the Hornets' inconsistent play, especially among the backups, has led to losses to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Utah Jazz and Pistons.
A blown 15-point first-quarter lead almost cost the Hornets a victory against Memphis before West rescued them.
"The best teams in this league get up for everybody, and we have to get to that point where we don't take anybody for granted," Hornets Coach Byron Scott said.
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Darko has been out of the Grizzlies' lineup so I'm not sure if he's playing tonight or not. Hornets had better not take the Grizzlies lightly. |
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12-07-2007, 05:45 PM
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Re: New Orleans Hornets (12-7) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (6-12)
Wright with three baskets to start the quarter...How bad did everyone else on the bench have to stink before Scott gave him a chance?I think I'd like to see him get some minutes with the first unit.He's probably the only guy on the team who can really get out and run with CP.
Those are some good looking ribs on the Memphis broadcast's commercial too.
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12-07-2007, 05:50 PM
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Re: New Orleans Hornets (12-7) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (6-12)
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Those are some good looking ribs on the Memphis broadcast's commercial too.
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They're delish.
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12-07-2007, 06:30 PM
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Re: New Orleans Hornets (12-7) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (6-12)
Is Mo Pete hurt again.I wasn't paying attention until I noticed he wasn't starting the second half...he only played 5 minutes in the half...Shoot...jackson and pargo can't guard twos
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12-07-2007, 07:25 PM
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Re: New Orleans Hornets (12-7) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (6-12)
what was the tech on paul for?
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12-07-2007, 07:28 PM
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Re: New Orleans Hornets (12-7) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (6-12)
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what was the tech on paul for?
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Going at the ref too aggressively
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12-07-2007, 07:32 PM
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Re: New Orleans Hornets (12-7) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (6-12)
Darko fouled him and they didn't call it.
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12-07-2007, 07:34 PM
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Re: New Orleans Hornets (12-7) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (6-12)
Lowry has played a terrific game,but that was a really silly foul
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12-07-2007, 07:45 PM
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Re: New Orleans Hornets (12-7) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (6-12)
Very entertaining game, the Hornets are almost unstoppable in OT because of Chris Paul.
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12-07-2007, 07:56 PM
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Re: New Orleans Hornets (12-7) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (6-12)
Wow. Wow. Wow. I rarely complain about refs but they really looked like they tried to give the Grizz this game. A couple of really silly calls. Very entertaining nonetheless. CP was relentless. What happened to Peja? I hope he and Mo are ok. Good games by CP3, West and Chandler.
CP3=43pts, 9asts, 5rebs, 4stls
West=27pts, 9rebs
Chandler=13pts, 19rebs
I couldn't believe it when they were going into overtime once again with the Grizzlies.
Good win for the Hornets!
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12-07-2007, 07:57 PM
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Re: New Orleans Hornets (12-7) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (6-12)
Lowry really played very good defense in this game.I was very impressed by him...Have no idea why the Grizz haven't traded the (once) Mighty Mouse and let Lowry have the team.Not so sure why they drafted Conley either...He's hurt or something?Navarro played point for a minute or two,but he clearly isn't a PG from what I've seen.
It's a good thing that Miller got dinged up for ten or fifteen minutes,he would have shot over Pargo and BJax all night long and the Hornets would have lost.Hopefully Peja and MoPete will be back really soon.
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12-07-2007, 07:59 PM
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Re: New Orleans Hornets (12-7) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (6-12)
The Memphis announcers(who seem to be blind and stupid) said Peja had something wrong with his groin.
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12-07-2007, 08:08 PM
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Re: New Orleans Hornets (12-7) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (6-12)
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The Memphis announcers(who seem to be blind and stupid) said Peja had something wrong with his groin.
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I saw on another forum they said something about Peja's groin and Mo's back. Mo should've sat out this game but apparently he felt alright during practice and shootaround. Don't play with back injuries. Hopefully it's not too serious and these guys will be back soon.
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12-07-2007, 08:17 PM
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